KAMAL M. MOTWANI ALOHA STAR "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." Henry Ford started when the youngest of his and today ALOHA has made its CEO of ALOHA Mexico & Expansion children had difficulties coping in mark in 39 countries. Director of ALOHA International school. This prompted his wife, Mrs. ALOHA Mexico’s new administra- Kiran Motwani and him look for tion began with 6 franchises and options that could help improve their enrolment of 2000 students in We are proud to present the son's concentration and attention. June 2016 with Mr. Kamal as its ALOHA Star of the year, Mr. Kamal This was when one of their closest CEO, ably supported by Mr. Aldo Motwani, Expansion Director of friends recommended them to try Chew. In less than 3 years, ALOHA ALOHA International and CEO of ALOHA during their family holidays Mexico has today grown into a ALOHA Mexico. In the past 10 years, in India, country of origin of Mr. and renowned brand with more than Mr. Motwani has dedicated his time, Mrs. Motwani. Soon they began to 50 franchises and over 10,000 effort and passion towards recogni- see fantastic results in their children. students enrolled, from differents tion, growth and expansion of the This life-changing outcome made Mr. states of Mexico. ALOHA brand throughout the world, Motwani decide to be part of the “The most important factor that I of course with the continued support ALOHA family with a Master Licensee can attribute to the success we of Mr. Loh. and thus share the benefits of the have had in ALOHA is that during Mr. Kamal Motwani, a successful program starting from Palma de the process of sales we like to be businessman apart, is also a dedica- Mallorca, Spain, city where they financially honest and realistic with ted husband and an excellent father resided. With positive encourage- the people interested” said Mr. of two incredible young boys Ronit ment, they soon expanded the busi- Kamal. and Samir. "Ronit and Samir have ness all over Spain along with his The CEO of ALOHA Mexico also NEWSLETTER won 4 consecutive ALOHA Interna- partners, in turn benefiting many adds in his own words the reason tional Competitions and have been children for life. behind his success as follows: “The proclaimed "Grand Champions'", he At the beginning of his integration main part of the success of any says with pride in his smile. as Expansion Director of ALOHA corporation, always is the ‘team The interesting story of bonding International, the brand had a work’. Going by experience, I am between Mr. Kamal and ALOHA presence in less than 20 countries lucky to have the best team ever”. SUCC OMPE NA TO OHA STA AL ESS C TI IN UR L R N FU A T H A O L IO C I H T G N A O R L N O S A R W E T T T H H NN I I 1 www.alohama.com Nowadays, the attention circumstances are, in order to adapt the ALOHA class structure given to students with Special enhance their performance as for students with different diag- Educational Needs has been much as possible. noses; it contains the techniques evolving by integrating these The ALOHA program, in all its and strategies that need to be students into the ordinary educa- itineraries, offers a wide benefit implemented according to every tional system. Considering all also to students that have Spe- diagnose like Attention Deficit students have the same rights cial Educational Needs as long Disorder, Attention Deficit Hype- and responsibilities has been as they comply some basic ractivity Disorder, Dyslexia, Dys- helpful to have a unique educa- requirements. It is important to calculia, Down Syndrome, tional system respecting diversity previously know the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome, among and giving all students an oppor- the student issued by a profes- others. tunity for learning. sional to be able to provide the An inclusive educational necessary follow-up during system is characterized by offe- his/her ALOHA class. ring a quality educational oppor- ALOHA has the “Support for tunity to all students, no matter Special Educational Needs” what their personal or social manual, that helps teachers to 2 SUCCESSFUL GROWTH IN PAST 25 YEARS From its beginning in 1993... ALOHA Mental Arithmetic has Russia, a Press Conference Spain, Mrs. Diana Artunduanga been very successful. The first was organized with the aim of from ALOHA Ecuador and Mrs. achievement was in Malaysia, convening different media to show Dinara Khakimova from ALOHA the country of origin, with the the evolution of ALOHA through Uzbekistan. Also, a representative endorsement of Malaysia Abacus the 25 years of experience we of the Plekhanov Russian and Mental Arithmetic Association celebrate during 2018. University of Economics gave a (MAMAA) and Zhejiang Abacus The following personalities speech abouth the importance of Association of China. The joined us in this conference where mental arithmetic. Program’s success quickly reached they shared their own experience, In addition, we had brief the neighboring countries of Asia how they initiated in ALOHA and demonstrations of different and then to Australia, North how it has have a positive impact ALOHA students, starting with America, Europe, Africa and in their lives and in their society: Mr. Jin Long, current Master South America. In these past Mr. Loh Mun Sung – Founder and Trainer of ALOHA China, where it twenty-six years, the program President, Mrs. Kiran Motwani - was clearly appreciated that the has been implemented in many International Director of ALOHA, knowledge and skills learned and countries across the world which Mrs. Janna Keghai from ALOHA developed in ALOHA, are for a are part of the ALOHA Mental Russia, Mr. K. Kumaran from lifetime. Arithmetic international network. ALOHA India, Mr. Ali Haider from ALOHA Bangladesh, Mr. Jin Long You can see the Press Conference The evolution of ALOHA from ALOHA China, Mr. Sergio on the following link: https://youtu. During the International Vila from ALOHA Europe, Mr. be/naR0F5UwWQM?t=9348 Competition last year in Moscow, Ricardo Almeida from ALOHA 3 The ALOHA Mental Arithmetic INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION 2018 22nd July 2018 Congress Center of the WTC, Moscow, Russia. from the Administration of attend a football masterclass with “It is a special day because we are President Putin. The competition Juventus F.C. Academy Moscow in Russia and you’re here; we’re all was also supported by the Ministry during their stay in Moscow. together here with our children”. of Foreign Affairs of Russia, the In the morning on the day Ministry of Education of Russia, of the event day, nearly 1,500 On 22nd July 2018, 16 countries the Federal Agency for Tourism parents and 600 children (Bangladesh, China, Croatia, of Russia. In addition, the event gathered at the Congress Center Ecuador, Germany, India, Ireland, was graced by the presence of of the WTC, greeted by ALOHA Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Ambassadors and representatives International and ALOHA Russia Philippines, Portugal, Russia, from various embassies, including team members, and entered Spain, Sweden and Uzbekistan) the Embassy of Bangladesh, the hall decorated with hand- participated in the competition the Embassy of Ecuador, the painted wallpaper featuring and celebrated with us the Embassy of Panama, the Embassy Moscow scenic skyline. Before 25th anniversary of ALOHA at of Portugal, the Embassy of the the competition began, overseas Moscow’s World Trade Centre Philippines, and the Embassy of delegates entered the hall as flag (WTC). Uzbekistan. In the host city of the bearers, carrying their respective We are delighted to have 2018 FIFA World Cup, ALOHA national flag, whereas children, received a congratulatory note children were also invited to the national representatives ALOHA Star Awards 4 ALOHA Ecuador ALOHA Bangladesh ALOHA Malaysia ALOHA Mexico ALOHA China ALOHA India ALOHA Russia ALOHA Croatia ALOHA Uzbekistan ALOHA Germany ALOHA Sweden ALOHA Spain ALOHA Philippines ALOHA Portugal ALOHA Ireland ALOHA Panama 5 waved their national flags. to the Congress Center at 2pm. the vote of thanks to all the The competition started at The prize-giving ceremony began parties who contributed to make 10:30 am. All children were with the ‘Colours of the World’ the event a huge success. required to complete 70 concert, where children from Children spent the rest of their calculations in 5 minutes. Parents various countries performed stay visiting Moscow and St. were invited to witness the and demonstrated their national Petersburg with their families and competition through livestream culture to the audiences. It other ALOHA children from the on our YouTube channel. At the was echoed with a big round rest of the world. end of the 5th minute, the second of applause. The concert was We will continue to quote bell rang signaling the end of the preceded by a keynote speech by Mr. Loh’s keynote speech, “do competition. The competition was Mr. Loh Mun Sung, the Founder the best for our children” in the followed by a press conference President of ALOHA Mental coming years. We look forward to attended by ALOHA delegates Arithmetic, and Dr. Janna Khegai, seeing you again next year! from participating countries as the Director of ALOHA Russia. well as ALOHA students from Winners received ALOHA-going three ALOHA generations. global trophies from VIP guests. Parents and children returned The event came to an end with ALOHA International Competition Moscow, 2018. 6 NATIONAL AND REGIONAL COMPETITIONS ALOHA Malaysia ALOHA Canada ALOHA Croatia ALOHA Mexico ALOHA Ireland ALOHA India ALOHA Spain 7 ALOHA Gujarat ALOHA Uzbekistan ALOHA Ecuador ALOHA Russia ALOHA Philippines ALOHA Cambodia ALOHA Panama 8 WITH IMMENSE PLEASURE WE ANNOUNCE..